NBA 2K24: How to Alley-Oop
From Clueless to Clutch, how this Guide Made Me an Alley-oop Guru
Want to dunk like a pro in NBA 2K24? Alley-oops are your key. This guide makes you an alley-oop master in no time. We'll cover everything you need to know, from easy button presses to becoming a highlight reel machine!
How to Alley-Oop
Initiate an alley-oop pass by double-tapping the lob pass button (Y on Xbox, Triangle on PlayStation). Use the left stick to select the receiver for the pass.
Self-Alley-Oop
Double-tap the button while running towards the basket to throw the ball to yourself for a dunk.
Bounce Pass Alley-Oop
Want to perform a flashy move? Press A+B on Xbox or X+O on PlayStation, and use the left stick to direct the ball for a bounce pass alley-oop.
Here's a quick reference table in case you forget the Alley Oop controls
Alley-Oop Type | XBOX | PlayStation |
Initiate Alley-Oop Pass | Double-Tap Y | Double-Tap Triangle |
Self-Alley-Oop | Double-Tap Y (While Running Towards Basket) | Double-Tap Triangle (While Running Towards Basket) |
Bounce Pass Alley-Oop | A+B (Then Use Left Stick to Aim) | X+O (Then Use Left Stick to Aim) |
What Exactly is an Alley-Oop?
It's a flashy play where one player throws the ball in a high arc toward the basket, and a teammate finishes it off with a dunk or layup. It's crowd-pleasing and surprisingly simple to execute but timing, player positioning, and abilities are crucial for it to work.
Why Master the Alley-Oop?
Because it's awesome! It adds excitement to your game and can turn the tide during a close match. It involves one player throwing the ball near the basket for another teammate to jump, catch, and score – typically with a dunk!
Timing is everything! Mastering the timing on the dunk meter during an alley-oop can result in a more spectacular finish.
Mastering Timing with the Dunk Meter
The dunk meter is your friend! For successful dunks and alley-oops, time your button press (X on Xbox, Square on PlayStation) to get the indicator close to the white line for a successful slam or alley-oop completion.
Tips that will make you an Alley-Oop Guru
These tips go beyond the basic double-tap and dive into advanced NBA 2K24 strategies:
- Pick dunkers who are exceptional at it. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, or Giannis Antetokounmpo are players with better stats.
- Boost your lob success rate by equipping the Special Delivery Badge, or improve your overall alley-oop game with the Aerial Wizard Badge.
- Use bounce pass alley-oops (Xbox: A+B, PlayStation: X+O) and baseline backdoor cuts to surprise the defense and create scoring opportunities..
- Utilize the pick-and-roll play to create space and communicate with your teammates using in-game features to call for lob passes or pick-and-rolls.
Alley-oop your Way to Victory
At this point you should have all the info needed to be be an alley-oop master! Now it's just about practicing in game. Experiment with different teammates, and soon you'll be a highlight reel machine, leaving your opponents in awe and the crowd cheering your name.